Category Archives: Home Accomodations

Sharing space with the big dogs

AGING NEWFS, ALLERGIES & CELL PHONES

Parker will soon be 11. Somewhere along the way, I began to discover that he had some food sensitivities and possible allergies. For example, millet: in trying some different grains, I discovered that this would give him “the runs” very … Continue reading

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THE INFLUENCE OF SUNSHINE ON A CHILLY MORNING

This morning there was frost on the ground.  Yesterday morning, it was 27.0 F.  I didn’t even look at the outdoor thermometer this time.  The Newfs had let me sleep to a reasonable time (for a Sunday) before asking me … Continue reading

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IF YOU WANT TO KNOW

Whether your Newf gets on the furniture when you’re gone: Take her out for a swim or give her a bath, or both.  Give her a quick blow-dry, 20 mins. instead of 1+ hours. Go out for dinner, and pick up … Continue reading

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